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A unique fully modernised apartment with vaulted ceilings, beautiful views, amazing kitchen and bathroom. Sits within the vaults of Palazzo Scarsini in the medieval hilltop village of Petritoli. Lovely restaurants, cafes and shops an easy walk away.The beach is a 15 minute drive away and the Sibillini mountains and national park are only 40 minutes drive. A truly unique village location in Le Marche.
This is a unique space, an apartment created out of fully renovated and modernised 15th century vaults. Over 80 square meters of open space with amazing views and a wonderful, serene feel. A fully equipped modern kitchen and beautifully appointed bathroom, with large walk in shower, will make your stay very comfortable. Underfloor heating throughout make this an ideal location for winter and summer stays.
There is an amazing array of historic buildings and piazza to be found when exploring Petritoli. Four churches, a restored Civic Tower (with viewing terrace), a small theatre and tranquil historic cemetery to name but a few.
Three Arches, anchored by 15th century turrets, dramatically form the entrance to the village, a welcome sight on arrival.
The day starts with elderly inhabitants meandering to morning mass, beckoned by the church bells. The local cafes, busy with people grabbing their early morning coffee and pastry before work, the sound of shutters opening, the beginning of another day.
The two bars in the village offer different experiences, from the hustle and bustle of Bar Gelateria Tre Archi, home to amazing artisan made ice cream, to the lovely garden at the front of Fanny's Bar, where you can while away the long summer evenings.
We love that so many people walk through a piazza and not drive, giving time for one another to greet each other and stop for a gossip.
The local shop owners greet you warmly and are ready to entice you with your favourite foods! The local produce is a real treat for those that love to cook with fresh ingredients and often grown in the surrounding valleys.
Everything goes quiet over the very important part of the day, lunchtime, where you have a great choice of cafés and restaurants, another great advantage of living in a village, its never far to go for great food and company!
Choice for dinner is excellent, with three highly regarded restaurants (Ristorante Re Squarchio, Osteria della Cornacchie & Ristorante Roma), Pizzeria 'Girasole', and an Enoteca 'Anti-Sociale' all within easy walking distance of the Apartment. The quality of the Petritoli restaurants is remarkable for such a small community but not surprising when you consider the Italians love of food.
The local theatre, Teatro dell'Iride, is very professional and puts on some great operatic productions and musicians from all over the world arrive each year to compete in an international oboe competition. It has been beautifully restored over the years and has also become a venue for many weddings, especially from overseas.
You can partake in any one of the numerous summer festivals and markets held in the main Piazza or just sit in one of the bars, sipping a glass of prosecco watching the world go by.
The Apartment is situated in a prominent position on the south side of this medieval Village, on top of a panoramic hill, 350m above sea level, benefiting from amazing views to the Adriatic Sea and Sibillini mountains.
Due to this position overlooking the Valdaso valley, Petritoli is referred to as the 'Balcone sulla Valdaso' - the Balcony of the Valdaso!

Overview

A large one bedroom apartment - 15 mins from beach and 40 mins from mountains.

A unique fully modernised apartment with vaulted ceilings, beautiful views, amazing kitchen and bathroom. Sits within the vaults of Palazzo Scarsini in the medieval hilltop village of Petritoli. Lovely restaurants, cafes and shops an easy walk away.The beach is a 15 minute drive away and the Sibillini mountains and national park are only 40 minutes drive. A truly unique village location in Le Marche.

This is a unique space, an apartment created out of fully renovated and modernised 15th century vaults. Over 80 square meters of open space with amazing views and a wonderful, serene feel. A fully equipped modern kitchen and beautifully appointed bathroom, with large walk in shower, will make your stay very comfortable. Underfloor heating throughout make this an ideal location for winter and summer stays.

There is an amazing array of historic buildings and piazza to be found when exploring Petritoli. Four churches, a restored Civic Tower (with viewing terrace), a small theatre and tranquil historic cemetery to name but a few.

Three Arches, anchored by 15th century turrets, dramatically form the entrance to the village, a welcome sight on arrival.

The day starts with elderly inhabitants meandering to morning mass, beckoned by the church bells. The local cafes, busy with people grabbing their early morning coffee and pastry before work, the sound of shutters opening, the beginning of another day.

The two bars in the village offer different experiences, from the hustle and bustle of Bar Gelateria Tre Archi, home to amazing artisan made ice cream, to the lovely garden at the front of Fanny's Bar, where you can while away the long summer evenings.

We love that so many people walk through a piazza and not drive, giving time for one another to greet each other and stop for a gossip.

The local shop owners greet you warmly and are ready to entice you with your favourite foods! The local produce is a real treat for those that love to cook with fresh ingredients and often grown in the surrounding valleys.

Everything goes quiet over the very important part of the day, lunchtime, where you have a great choice of cafés and restaurants, another great advantage of living in a village, its never far to go for great food and company!

Choice for dinner is excellent, with three highly regarded restaurants (Ristorante Re Squarchio, Osteria della Cornacchie & Ristorante Roma), Pizzeria 'Girasole', and an Enoteca 'Anti-Sociale' all within easy walking distance of the Apartment. The quality of the Petritoli restaurants is remarkable for such a small community but not surprising when you consider the Italians love of food.

The local theatre, Teatro dell'Iride, is very professional and puts on some great operatic productions and musicians from all over the world arrive each year to compete in an international oboe competition. It has been beautifully restored over the years and has also become a venue for many weddings, especially from overseas.

You can partake in any one of the numerous summer festivals and markets held in the main Piazza or just sit in one of the bars, sipping a glass of prosecco watching the world go by.

The Apartment is situated in a prominent position on the south side of this medieval Village, on top of a panoramic hill, 350m above sea level, benefiting from amazing views to the Adriatic Sea and Sibillini mountains.

Due to this position overlooking the Valdaso valley, Petritoli is referred to as the 'Balcone sulla Valdaso' - the Balcony of the Valdaso!

About Michael Hobbs

Outgoing, successful, adventurous man with a big family and a big heart. Love to laugh.

I enjoy meeting new people and will ensure you have the best possible time in this beautiful, historic village - in the part of Italy the locals refer to as "all of Italy wrapped up in this one beautiful region"!

We are blessed with amazing architecture, easy access to both sea and mountains, a diverse range of incredible restaurants and some of the best wine, olive oil, ice cream and fresh food in the world. Le Marche is unspoilt and authentic, not overrun with tourists.

We have business interests in the UK and Italy and you will find out more about us by visiting

Michael Hobbs purchased this apartment in 2007

Why Michael Hobbs chose Fermo

Historic, beautifully restored palazzo, dating back to the the 14th century. Listed by the Belli Arti for the amazing vaults that form the apartment.

We have been restoring property in Italy for more than 10 years and this project was completed in 2014. It really is a unique, sympathetically restored space with light streaming in from the south. There is underfloor heating and all modern amenities.

If you seek Luxurious Accommodations, Lovely Vistas, Peace and Tranquility, you have come home.

For two incredible weeks, I had the distinct pleasure to live in a little corner of paradise called Palazzo Scarsini in Petritoli.

The restoration of the Palazzo itself is nothing short of extraordinary. The ceilings are vaulted with incredible stone masonry and the stonework and tilework on the floors is amazing. When I arrived, there was a table set with colorful stoneware and cutlery, a bouquet of rose, cream and orange poppies, fresh bread and cherries as well as a bottle of the Owner’s privately bottled wine. There are numerous vistas from every window that include hill and mountain views and when the windows were thrown open, which for me was just about always, the smell of wild jasmine filled the air. It contains upscale appliances that are fabulous if you are a cook, which I enjoy, well working Wi-Fi and Netflix (logon to your own account). It is also filled with tasteful, comfortable furniture, wonderful linens and bedding not to mention an incredible collection of antique chandeliers. I found myself awakening to a sweeping view of the valley from the bedroom each morning. I truly felt like pinching myself – it is that lovely.

During my travels, it has been my experience that while some villages may be beautiful to look at, many lack a heart/soul and a pulse, and in my experience, Petritoli has the rare combination of containing both. The friendliness of the local people were a unique part of the village’s appeal for me starting with the Palazzo owners, Michael and Dawn, who were incredibly warm, kind and generous hosts beginning with helping me to get settled in the apartment, offering area and restaurant information, and generously inviting me to join them for a glass of wine. The village itself, while small, feels very social and alive on the weekends, and the locals were noticeably welcoming and eager to get to know you on a personal level.

While I would rather keep the apartment all to myself, beautiful things are meant to be shared…so do not hesitate to book the apartment immediately…before I do! Also, if you fall in love with Petritoli and the stunning creations of Michael and Dawn, you can go to their Appassionata site and consider a permanent move to Petritoli as they have several similar restoration properties offered for sale. My heartfelt thanks to Michael and Dawn for a fantastic visit and I hope I have the pleasure to stay in beautiful Palazzo Scarsini in the future.

Review Submitted: Jul 8, 2017

Date of Stay: Jun 2017

Source: VRBO, from HomeAway

Owner's Response: We were delighted to have hosted Cheryl in the apartment, a perfect guest. We are so proud of this property and take tremendous pleasure in others enjoyment of it. We hope to see you again soon, Petritoli misses you.